Good Day Everyone!

I just wanted to quickly update you on the “Big Move to our new domain.”  Everything is progressing albeit slowly.  But I do anticipate revealing the new site next month! Yeah!

Meanwhile I wanted to pull out a few favorites from the Archives.  I have re-started my Low-Carb Diet so that got me thinking about Meal Options.  Here are a few.  As I start experimenting in the Kitchen — I will post any new Low Carb Recipes that I come up with.

Chunky Tuna Salad – I love to eat this on Low Carb Tortillas!

Low Carb Taco Salad – I think it’s better than the real thing!

Low Carb Cream Cheese Dessert – So Yummy!

5-6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

1 Yellow Onion (chopped)

1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 Can Mushroom Pieces (drained)

1/2 Cup Milk or Half & Half

1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley

1 Stalk Celery (chopped) – Optional

1 Green Bell pepper (chopped)

2/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

12 Ounces Cooked Spaghetti or Vermicelli

Topping -

1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 Teaspoon Parsley

1/3 Cup Dried Breadcrumbs

Butter

In a Skillet heat 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil and place chicken in Pan.  Fry for about 4-5 minutes.  Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and mushrooms and continue to cook until chicken is  no longer pink.  Add Cream of Mushroom soup, milk and cheese.  Add spaghetti and parsley and mix well.  Pour into a 13 x 9 inch cake pan.

Mix remaining 1/3 cup cheese, parsley and breadcrumbs and sprinkle all over the top of the casserole.  Then with a spoon drop little bits (tip of a teaspoon) of butter on top — sporadically.  Bake at 325 degrees for about 30 – 40 minutes until top is gold and bubbly and casserole is heated all the way through.

Note!–You can also make Tetrazini with Turkey!  Just substitute Turkey instead of the Chicken!

So this year my Brothers and Sister are each bringing some Dishes to Dinner.  My older Brother is bringing a Turkey and the Maque Choux.  I am baking a Ham.  My Sister will no doubt show up with the Green Beans and Rolls.  I’m not sure about my younger Brother yet.

I am tackling all of the Desserts this year. I love to bake and my Neice is coming over to help out a few days before Christmas.

My Dessert Menu will include the following:

Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
No bake Fudge Oatmeal Cookies
Coke Fudge Cake
Pecan Pralines

I’ll also include some Fruit Cocktail Drink.  My Mom was famous for it.  We usually have this for breakfast on Christmas.

Dinner also includes…

Yams with Marshmallows
Brocolli, Cheese and Rice Casserole

You can make any of these Recipes yourself by clicking on the links.  What are you having for Christmas Dinner?  Feel free to leave a comment!

Happy Holidays!!

3-4 Eggs
1 T Half-n-Half or Milk
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
3 Slices of Bacon (cut into pieces)
1/4 cup diced Onions
1 T Chopped Sweet Roasted Red Peppers(Jar)
1 T diced Green Bell Peppers
1 diced Green Onion
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

Fry Bacon in an Oven-Safe Skillet until crisp. Drain fat from pan. Add Onions and Bell Pepper and saute on medium-low heat until onions are clear. Add Green Onion and Red Peppers and saute for a minute.

Whisk together Eggs, Half-n-Half and Seasonings in a small bowl then poor over Bacon mixture. Continue cooking a few minutes until edges begin to cook and pull away from sides. Place in the oven on 350 degrees until Eggs are cooked but not dry. Top with Cheese and continue baking in oven until cheese is melted.

Let cool for about 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving. Makes 2 or 3 servings. Or eat half for Supper and save the rest for Breakfast!!

Note: You can also add veggies like chopped Broccoli or Spinach to this recipe. Enjoy!

If you are one of the thousands who follow a diet then you will love this alternative to real Pizza. It is a much healthier way of getting your Pizza Fix. First I took a Whole Wheat, Whole Grain Bun and lightly buttered it. Then I toasted in under the broiler in my oven but just until it was slightly golden brown. Next I sprinkled it with some shredded Parmesan cheese then placed a layer of pepperoni* on top of the cheese. I then spooned about a tablespoon or two of Suger-Free tomato sauce on top of the pepperoni. Next I layered some cut up chicken and shredded pizza cheeses on top to finish it off. Place it back in the oven on 400 degrees until cheese is nice and bubbly. It was delicious. You can layer it with any of your favorite toppings including lean bacon or ham. Make a few at a time and bring one to Work for a great lunch!

Alternatives:
Use Low Fat cheeses and lean meats.
Use BBQ Sauce instead of Tomato or Pizza sauce for a different flavor.
Cut them up in to four for mini appetizers.

*I microwaved the pepperoni for about 20 to 30 seconds to get the oil of it before I put it on my pizza.